NFC South

Carolina Panthers Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 15

80
Good
OFF
87
DEF
73

#14 in the NFL

2-2 · Solid

Who is the starting QB for the Panthers?

Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers as of October 15, 2026. Kenny Pickett is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
RB
77
Chuba HubbardStarter
2
28
AJ DillonQuestionable
3
23
Trevor EtienneInjured Reserve
4
25
Jonathon BrooksInjured Reserve
WR2
WR3
2
17
Xavier LegetteInjured Reserve
RG
50
Robert HuntStarter
3
70
Brady ChristensenInjured Reserve

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Carolina Panthers Week 4 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

at Philadelphia Eagles

Sun, Oct 18 · 01:00 PM ET

Team Stats

4 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
30.3
Yards/G
421.5
Pass Yds/G
317.0
Rush Yds/G
104.5
TO Margin
3
3rd Down %
38.00%
Total TD
13
Sacks
8
TFL
15
INT
3
WHY #14 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 73 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 73 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 2-2 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 9.4 wins (likely 7-12)

Record so far 2-2, plus our win chance in each of the 13 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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Carolina Panthers Starting Quarterback

Carolina Panthers starting lineup

Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers as of October 15, 2026. Kenny Pickett is listed second.

Also projected for the Panthers: Chuba Hubbard at running back, Tetairoa McMillan at wide receiver and Tommy Tremble at tight end.

The full Carolina Panthers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

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Carolina Panthers Injury Report

19 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 15, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Panthers' starting quarterback?
Bryce Young is the projected starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers as of October 15, 2026. Kenny Pickett is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Panthers?
Chuba Hubbard is the projected starter at running back for the Panthers, with AJ Dillon listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Panthers?
Tetairoa McMillan is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Panthers, with John Metchie III listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Panthers?
Tommy Tremble is the projected starter at tight end for the Panthers, with Darren Waller listed second.
When does Carolina Panthers play next?
Next: at Philadelphia Eagles, Sun, Oct 18, 01:00 PM ET.
When was the Carolina Panthers depth chart last updated?
The Carolina Panthers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Panthers Roster

Every player on the Carolina Panthers depth chart, by position.

Defense

Left Defensive End: Derrick Brown, Aaron Hall

Nose Tackle: Lee Hunter, Cam Jackson

Right Defensive End: Bobby Brown III, TeRah Edwards, Tershawn Wharton

Weakside Linebacker: Patrick Jones II, Trevis Gipson, Thomas Incoom, Nic Scourton

Left Inside Linebacker: Devin Lloyd, Tyrel Dodson, Bam Martin-Scott

Right Inside Linebacker: Bobby Okereke, Jackson Kuwatch

Strongside Linebacker: Jaelan Phillips, Princely Umanmielen

Left Cornerback: Akayleb Evans, Mike Jackson

Strong Safety: Tre'von Moehrig, Zakee Wheatley

Free Safety: Nick Scott, Lathan Ransom, Isaiah Simmons

Right Cornerback: Will Lee III

Nickel Back: Chau Smith-Wade, Jaycee Horn